1. The Rough Guide to Japan
(Art and Travel Books/Asia Travel)

... less crowded than the famous Philosopher's Path, and it's only a 1-minute walk west of the Pontocho restaurant street. The book also neglects to mention that during the sakura season, many sites (including ...

2. Catfish and Mandala
(Art and Travel Books/Asia Travel)

... patient), gutsy (finding a bike path from Narita Airport), sensual, exhilarating, sad, profound, and subtle (can you save every beggar, can you marry every poor Vietnamese woman). Simply a must read.  ...